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Boys Don't Cry - The Cure
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Tabbed By: Izzy Ramos
[Intro] (1x)
G|-------------------------|
D|-------------------------|
A|-0---2---4---5--5-4-2----|
E|-------------------------|
[Intro] part 2 (3x)
G|---------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------|
A|0-0000-2-2222-4-4444-5--5-4-2----|
E|---------------------------------|
[Verse] (2x)
G|-------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------|
A|0-0000-2-2222-4-4444-5-5555----|
E|-------------------------------|
[Pre-Chorus] (4x)
G|------------------|
D|------------------|
A|-4-4444-2-2222----|
E|------------------|
[Chorus] (2x)
G|---------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------|
A|0-0000-2-2222-4-4444-5--5-4-2----|
E|---------------------------------|
[Verse] (2x)
G|-------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------|
A|0-0000-2-2222-4-4444-5-5555----|
E|-------------------------------|
[Pre-Chorus] (4x)
G|------------------|
D|------------------|
A|-4-4444-2-2222----|
E|------------------|
[Chorus] (2x)
G|---------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------|
A|0-0000-2-2222-4-4444-5--5-4-2----|
E|---------------------------------|
[Verse] (2x)
G|-------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------|
A|0-0000-2-2222-4-4444-5-5555----|
E|-------------------------------|
[Bridge]
(3x)
G|---------------|---------------|
D|---------------|---------------|
A|-7-7777-9-9999-|-5-5555-7-7777-|
E|---------------|---------------|
[Verse] (2x)
G|-------------------------------|
D|-------------------------------|
A|0-0000-2-2222-4-4444-5-5555----|
E|-------------------------------|
[Chorus] (3x)
G|---------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------|
A|0-0000-2-2222-4-4444-5--5-4-2----|
E|---------------------------------|
[Outro] (1x)
G|---------------------------|
D|---------------------------|
A|-0---2---4---5--5-4-2-0----|
E|---------------------------|
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
Boys Don’t Cry |
| Artist |
The Cure |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
9GkVhgIeGJQ |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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Use these buttons to control the digital tab player.
| Symbol | Function |
|---|
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How to Read Bass Tab: A Beginner's Guide
1. Understanding the Basics
a. Strings:
Bass tab consists of horizontal lines representing the strings of the bass guitar.
The lowest-pitched string (usually the E string) is at the bottom, and the highest-pitched string
(usually the G string) is at the top.
b. Numbers:
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to play on a specific string.
For example, if you see "3" on the E string, it means you should press down the third fret on the lowest string.
2. Reading Bass Tab Example
In this tab:
- Play the note on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Play the open E string.
- Play the 3rd fret on the A string.
- Play the 1st fret on the A string.
G|-----------------|
D|-----------------|
A|---------3-------|
E|---1-1---1---3---|
3. Playing Techniques
a. Hammer-ons and Pull-offs:
Hammer-ons are represented by an "h" (e.g., 5h7 means play the 5th fret and hammer onto the 7th fret).
Pull-offs are represented by a "p" (e.g., 7p5 means play the 7th fret and pull off to the 5th fret).
b. Slides:
Slides are often indicated by an "/" or "\\" between two numbers (e.g., 5/7 means slide from the 5th fret to the 7th fret).
